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Climate change protestors have claimed gantries over the M25 causing delatys and major disruption as they demand Government action.

Police called to people climbing up structure close to junction 30 of M25.

A COLCHESTER community joined forces to give their estate a spruce up at an event to tackle anti-social behaviour.

It invites us to consider our Essex accent, and whether there is a stigma surrounding it

Colchester could soon house up to 500 refugees

Residents have been told to keep off a beauty spot.

His son was slashed across the face by a complete stranger

A RESIDENT on end-of-life care was unable to be taken to hospital after torrential rainfall and blocked drains caused a coastal village to flood.

He has warned of the device's potential dangers

Two former UK Prime Ministers have hit out at the popular Netflix show, The Crown for its depiction of events.

Suzanne Baker (27), is an English teacher at the Appleton School who runs the Creative Writing club every week on Monday lunch times. However, for a while, she longingly desired to start a different club.

The Essex food and gift show is an annual Christmas market held in Brentwood where different stalls are set up across the venue. This year it was held on the 5th and 6th of November. The stalls range from jewelry such as necklaces and watches to cust...

As Colchester turns into a city, new projects will be on a rise. But as the 5th Mcdonalds in Colchester is built, we have to evaluate whether or not we need any more fast food chains in the local area.

A decision has been made

A police investigation has been launched

You can now secure your place

On the 5th of November many people where excited to begin the Guy Fawkes Night celebrations with massive fireworks displays.  Kelvedon village was the same, with many waiting patiently for the glorious display at the local primary school. E...

She is in contention for the ‘rising star’ category at the Hair and Beauty awards 2023

It follows work by the Friends of Castle Park

He has been put behind bars

ROWDY students “raising hell” on a residential estate have been caught on camera goading a homeowner and flashing their buttocks in his direction.

Abacus Kindergarten has received an outstanding Ofsted report in which inspectors

As part of National Befriending week former Gazette chief reporter and deputy news editor, David Woods, talks about his experience

MOTORISTS with a hatred for potholes and cracked concrete have named what they consider to be the most treacherous roads to drive on in Colchester.

A garden centre will expand its parking area following the approval of plans.

People living in the borough of Colchester are the unhappiest in Essex, according to new data

The former health secretary reportedly suffered from trench foot after he competed in SAS Who Dares Wins according to the Express. 

Within the local Essex extreme sports community, the option for skateparks with a safe environment is slim but plans are in place to begin developing these sports facilities to aid in the development of young skaters. Within the past couple years, we...

The simple idea of a box with books in it could foster a new boom in the numbers of interested readers. Little libraries encourage community spirit and make books more accessible.

The emergency services attended the scene

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Congratulations to those involved

The force has appealed for the public's help

We hope they make a speedy recovery

Our thoughts remain with the person involved

There is not much between Colchester's main petrol stations this week

He ended up paying more than twenty times what he could have had he paid for the ticket originally

DRIVERS should be aware of multiple of closures coming to Essex.

TONIGHT, Colchester marks one of the country’s most unique holidays as it holds top firework show.

A community fridge is supporting a charity event in the lead-up to opening a premises

Attendees will then be told their match at the end of the nigh

She claims a bid for emergency shelter has been refused

Colchester has changed drastically over the decades

Colchester is a 'welcoming town' for refugees

A series of hefty fines have been dished out

The Essex fire service is urging residents to attend a professionally organised fireworks display and not to build their own bonfire tonight.

Are you a pet-owner nervous about the fireworks? Here are your questions answered.

Sharing her tips with LatetDeals.co.uk, Eilish, 26, claims to be savings hundreds on her food bill.